meteor

Definition

  • noun: a piece of rock or metal that burns and glows brightly in the sky as it falls from outer space into the Earth's atmosphere
  • noun: an atmospheric phenomenon (as lightning or a snowfall)

Examples

  • a 'meteor shower' [=a large number of meteors seen in a short time]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) His face doesn't look like a baby's behind. Look, okay, he's having nightmares. He's not eating. He doesn't want to go to school, and suddenly, he's afraid of meteors. Giant flaming rocks from outer space? Who wouldn't be afraid? You know, I can still hear you. Okay, hum, hum, okay, got it? Hum. (..)
    2008 TvShow: Bones Title: The Finger in the Nest Season: 4 Episode 3